A Little Piece of Heaven

Last month, we had some family members come and visit us for a few weeks, and it was wonderful. One afternoon we were all sitting in the yard playing and talking and just enjoying being around each other, and mom later described it as a little piece of heaven in our own backyard. And that’s exactly what it was. It was so refreshing to be able to be around family for a few weeks, and it made me look forward to my gap year even more.

Let's Have Tea

We have a tradition that every year, in the Spring, we host a little tea party for all of the girls and ladies that live in Musanze. (I blogged about last year here) We have a collection of tea cups and saucers that have either been passed down from grandparents or great grandparents, or purchased from unique places around the world. Everyone brings a little food, we have flowers set on the tables, and, of course, tea. This year’s menu included scones, sandwiches, cookies, deviled eggs, shortcake, and pavlova. It was all so delicious. We even had some family visiting us (another post about their visit later), which made it even more special. I’m so thankful to have all of these ladies in my life, and I’m going to miss our little tea parties and get togethers next year.

A Day in Gisneyi

Sometimes you choose to drive a whole hour to get a good sandwich, salad, and smoothie, and just sit and relax by the lake for the afternoon. I love you, Gisenyi.

Sugar Cookie Cutouts

 We really like holidays over here. We probably have cookie cutters for all of the different holidays/seasons that there are. Seriously. We even make St. Patrick’s Day cookies most years. Anyways, we just made all of these adorable sugar cookies for Spring, and I thought that I would share our recipe. Also, I found a new icing recipe a few weeks ago, and it is honestly the best icing that I have ever tasted. You have to try it.

-Cookie Cutout Recipe-

2 1/2 c. Flour

 3/4 c. Butter

1 c. Sugar

1 Egg

1 tsp. Baking Powder

1 tsp. Almond Extract

(you can also add a little bit of milk if it’s too dry)

*Bake at 350º for 8-11 minutes,*


-Icing Recipe- (via Twist Me Pretty)

1/4 c. Cutter

3-4 c. Powdered Sugar

Pour in milk until it’s the consistency that you want, then add:

1/2 tsp. Almond Extract

1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract